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The Significance and Factors of the Magna Carta and King John

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of the Magna Carta and the factors that influenced its creation, focusing on King John. Students will categorize, rank, and justify the importance of different factors.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Magna Carta
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#King John
#Identify key factors that led to the creation of the Magna Carta
#Categorize factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups
#Rank the importance of different factors and justify their choices
#Explain the significance of the Magna Carta in medieval and modern history

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The Significance and Factors of the Magna Carta and King John

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to King John and the Magna Carta

Source A: Excerpt from a medieval chronicler

'King John’s heavy taxes and harsh rule angered the barons and common people alike. His failure to respect feudal rights and his military failures made him widely unpopular.' Provenance: Medieval chronicler, 1215.

1.
Explain how Source A describes King John’s rule. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the medieval chronicler with modern interpretations of King John’s reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors Leading to the Magna Carta

The creation of the Magna Carta was influenced by multiple factors. Students will categorize these factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups.

Factors:

  • King John’s heavy taxation
  • Discontent among barons and nobles
  • King John’s military failures
  • Religious tensions with the Pope
  • Economic strain from wars and payments
  • Growing demands for legal rights

Instructions: Categorize each factor into one of the four groups above.

1.
Assign each factor to the correct category: Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Which category do you think was the most significant in leading to the Magna Carta? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Analyzing the Significance of the Magna Carta

Source B: Excerpt from the Magna Carta, 1215

'No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.' Provenance: The Magna Carta, 1215.

1.
Explain the significance of this excerpt from the Magna Carta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline how the Magna Carta influenced the development of laws and rights in the UK. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Rank the Factors by Importance

Based on your understanding, rank the following factors in order of their importance in leading to the Magna Carta:

  • King John’s heavy taxation
  • Discontent among barons
  • Religious tensions with the Pope
  • Economic strain from wars

Justify your ranking with evidence and reasoning.

1.
Rank the four factors from most to least important and explain your reasoning. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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